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2009 Laureates
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Policy Leadership (co-winner)
Mr. Erik Solheim
Minister of the Environment and International Development, Norway
First to hold the distinction of two cabinet posts in this country.
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Policy Leadership (co-winner)
Mr. Kevin Conrad
and the Coalition for Rainforest Nations
Could be called a modern day "David."
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Science & Innovation
Ms. Janine Benyus
President, Biomimicry Institute
Inspired to a career in innovation by how seamlessly animals "fit" into their homes.
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Entrepreneurial Vision
Mr Ron Gonen
RecycleBank
Turns trash to cash.
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Entrepreneurial Vision
Mr. Tulsi Tanti
Suzlon Energy
First electricity bill was source of greatest epiphany.
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Inspiration & Action
Mr. Yann Arthus-Bertrand
Photographer and Founding President, GoodPlanet.org
Feels a bird's eye view is the best way to see our planet.
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 Elizabeth Thompson calls on all Champions and their countries to consider the establishment of a “Champions of the Earth” Fund for climate change and sustainable development projects in Small Island Developing States.
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